View of the Lauter – Old lock (Pfisterturm) loop from Wissembourg

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View of the Lauter – Old lock (Pfisterturm) loop from Wissembourg

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View of the Lauter – Old lock (Pfisterturm) loop from Wissembourg

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6.15km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Wissembourg Old Town and Canals

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most worth seeing buildings in Wissembourg is the salt house from the 15th century with its striking roof. The Salt Road also ran through Wissembourg early on.

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1.09 km

View of the Lauter

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It's worth taking a look at the Lauter from the many bridges. The perspectives are always different.

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1.36 km

Old lock (Pfisterturm)

Highlight • Monument

Even if the Pfisterturm is no longer there, the lock is very beautiful and you can rest and relax by the water.

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1.55 km

Traditional Half-timbered Houses in Wissembourg

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The small town of Wissembourg owes its charm to many things, but the traditional half-timbered houses are particularly remarkable. Take the time to stroll around and appreciate the colorful streets that stand out beautifully amidst the vineyards.

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3.31 km

Moulin de la Walk

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Great, quiet accommodation and very good cuisine. Perfect starting point for hikes and excursions.

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4.14 km

Lauter Promenade Along the City Walls of Wissembourg

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The path along the city wall is usually not as crowded as the city center. Next to it there are some benches to sit and rest.

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4.86 km

Half-Timbered Houses Along the Lauter, Wissembourg

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The Lauter is divided into 2 channels in the city center, which flow together again on the outskirts of the city. Because of this, Wissembourg is sometimes called Little Venice.

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5.14 km

Half-Timbered Houses of Wissembourg

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Beautiful to look at. In some cases you can read the year they were made... there are some that are already 400 years old.

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6.15 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.18 km

966 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

702 m

573 m

529 m

168 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

6°C

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Comments

September 20, 2025,🌺Wissem🏰bourg🌼

What a joy to see this charming little town in Alsace again. Two years ago, on a flying visit, and in conjunction with the Wine Gate, I visited the town exclusively today. I've been looking forward to it for a long time. All the little footbridges and bridges over the Lauter River are decorated with flowerpots; it's undoubtedly a place …

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